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Specifications Index

CAVALIER, SUNFIRE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 185 Ft. lbs. (251 N.m)
Battery
2.2L CAPACITIES
2.4L CAPACITIES
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator See table under DESCRIPTION
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Drive Belt Routing See appropriate figure under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi
Thermostat R & I
2.2L THERMOSTAT
2.4L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.2L WATER PUMP
2.4L THERMOSTAT
Engine Mechanical
2.2L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure 56 psi (3.9 kg/cm2 ) at 3000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2.4L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure At least 10 psi (69.0 kPa) at 900 RPM, or 30 psi (206.9 kPa) at 2000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque
2.2L 55 Ft. lbs. (75 N.m) Apply thread locking compound
2.4L
Step 1 22 Ft. lbs. (30 N.m)
Step 2 Additional 45 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 41-47 psi 282.7-324.1 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.2L FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
2.4L FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location Under rear of car, rearward of fuel tank
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.2L FIRING ORDER
2.4L FIRING ORDER
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 30,000 Ohms Maximum
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.2L IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (DIS)
2.4L NA
Spark Plug
2.2L
Type AC 41-928
Gap .060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 13 Ft. lbs. (18 N.m)
2.4L
Type AC 41-910
Gap .060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 13 Ft. lbs. (18 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. lbs. (136 N.m)